Speed
NVMe over Thunderbolt, sustained.
Pro Data reaches up to 5.2 GB/s read and 2.4 GB/s write5 by combining Thunderbolt paths (two from a Renderboxes system), and holds that speed through long transfers and playback.
iodyne storage for Renderboxes workstations
Fast, protected Thunderbolt storage for heavy media, ready to share between machines.
- 1iodyne's maximum, using multiple Thunderbolt paths; up to 2.4 GB/s write. Renderboxes systems with USB4 or Thunderbolt have two ports.
- 2iodyne figure, per Pro Data device.
- 3iodyne figure, offloading from Pro Data to backup or other storage.
- 4iodyne figure, compared with a 10 GbE network share.
Why iodyne with a Renderboxes system
Shared
Up to four computers, one drive.
Pro Data has four upstream Thunderbolt ports, so up to four computers can work from it at once, with simultaneous Windows, Mac and Linux support.
Protected
Data stays safe and private.
Transactional RAID-6, data checksums with self-healing, automatic SSD fault management and XTS-AES-256 encryption with a hardware secure enclave.
- 5iodyne figures (Pro Data datasheet, 2026). Speed depends on the host connection, cable, number of Thunderbolt paths and workload.
Pro Data: shared RAID storage for the studio
Pro Data puts up to 192 TB of NVMe storage on the desk, protected by RAID-6 and encrypted throughout. Its four upstream Thunderbolt ports let up to four computers work from it at once, on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Pro Data multipathing: more cables, more speed
A single Thunderbolt cable has a ceiling. Pro Data gets past it by multipathing: connect more than one Thunderbolt cable from the same workstation to Pro Data’s upstream ports, and iodyne’s software combines them into one faster connection. Nothing to configure on a network, and no RAID controller in the computer.
- Up to 5.2 GB/s read and 2.4 GB/s write from one Pro Data over multiple paths6
- Up to 10 GB/s read with two Pro Data units combined7
- A 1 TB camera card ingested in about 7 minutes, and a 12 TB shoot day offloaded in about 40 minutes8
- Sustained, not peak: iodyne’s TruePut keeps speed steady through long transfers and playback, with encryption and RAID-6 on.
Renderboxes systems with USB4 or Thunderbolt have two ports, so Pro Data can run on two paths from one machine, and further computers can share it through its other upstream ports. Tell us how you work and we’ll specify the connections to match.
- 6iodyne’s maximum, Pro Data datasheet 2026. Speed with two paths depends on the computer and workload.
- 7iodyne figure: two Pro Data units in RAID-0+0.
- 8iodyne figures (TruePut and big data transfer). Card ingest speed also depends on the card reader.
Pro Mini: a smart drive for the pocket
Pro Mini carries 4 or 8 TB, enough for more than 36 hours of 4K footage9, in a machined aluminium case that runs from any USB-C port. It protects the data like a much larger system:
- RAID-6 protection, checksums and self-healing, and XTS-AES-256 encryption with a hardware secure enclave
- A digital e-paper label showing the project, camera and capacity
- Find My tracking on Apple and Google networks
- Silent solid-state cooling, IP54 dust and water resistance, and 36-inch drop resistance
- 9iodyne figure.
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Pro Data or Pro Mini
Pro Data is a shared, expandable RAID system for the studio or the set. Pro Mini is a bus-powered pocket drive for carrying projects between machines and sites.
| Pro Data | Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12, 24, 48, 96 or 192 TB | 4 or 8 TB |
| Usable with RAID-6 | 10, 20, 40, 80 or 160 TB | Full capacity |
| Speed | Up to 5.2 GB/s read, 2.4 GB/s write | 40 Gb/s USB4 or Thunderbolt |
| Connection | 8 × 40 Gb Thunderbolt ports (4 upstream, 4 downstream) | One 40 Gb USB-C port; also works on USB2, USB3 and USB4 |
| Computers at once | Up to 4 | 1 |
| Expansion | Daisy-chain up to 6 per port pair, up to 6.9 PB | — |
| Operating systems | macOS 13+, Windows 10 (21H2) and 11 (22H2+), Ubuntu 22.04+ (kernel 6.8 or later) | macOS 13+, Windows 10 (21H2) and 11 (22H2+), Ubuntu 22.04+ (kernel 6.8 or later) |
| Protection | RAID-6 or RAID-0, checksums and self-healing, XTS-AES-256 encryption | RAID-6, checksums and self-healing, XTS-AES-256 encryption, IP54, 36-inch drop resistant |
| Power | 180 W adapter | USB bus power (7.5 W or 15 W) |
| Size and weight | 39.1 × 25.4 × 3.1 cm, 3.3 kg | 131 × 69 × 13 mm, 231 g |
| Warranty | 1 year, 3 years when registered with iodyne Cloud; free replacement SSD modules in warranty | 1 year, 3 years when registered with iodyne Cloud |
In action
iodyne’s Pro Data was a backbone component in a high-volume generative AI virtual production workflow, handling intensive multi-camera capture and processing without a hitch. In the below case study, multiple Pro Data units managed terabytes of data in real time, enabling editors and DITs to move, process and proxy footage with confidence.
Downloads and set-up
Datasheets, software and guides from iodyne.
- Pro Data datasheet (PDF, iodyne.com)
- Pro Mini datasheet (PDF, iodyne.com)
- iodyne software for Mac and Windows (download page, iodyne.com)
- Linux start-up guide (guide, iodyne.com)
- Multi-camera ISO recording with Softron (PDF, iodyne.com)
- RED Connect workflow (PDF, iodyne.com)
- Pro Cables specifications (web page, iodyne.com)
- Warranty terms (web page, iodyne.com)
Common questions
Yes. Pro Data and Pro Mini support macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 (version 21H2) and Windows 11 (version 22H2 or later), and Ubuntu 22.04 or later running kernel 6.8 or later. Pro Data can be shared by Windows, Mac and Linux computers at the same time.
Yes. Pro Data has four upstream Thunderbolt ports, so up to four computers can connect at once, with multi-reader sharing. Its four downstream ports connect further Pro Data units or other Thunderbolt devices.
iodyne quotes up to 5.2 GB/s read and 2.4 GB/s write for Pro Data, its maximum when several Thunderbolt paths are combined. Renderboxes systems with USB4 or Thunderbolt have two ports, so Pro Data runs on two paths from one machine. Actual speed depends on the computer, the cables and the workload.
RAID-6 keeps your data safe if drives fail, and leaves 10, 20, 40, 80 or 160 TB usable on the 12, 24, 48, 96 and 192 TB models. RAID-0 uses the full capacity without that protection. Each container on the drive can use its own RAID level.
Yes. Up to six Pro Data units can be daisy-chained on each Thunderbolt port pair, up to 6.9 PB in total.
Pro Data comes with two 1 m 40 Gb cables and Pro Mini with a 0.3 m cable. Longer 40 Gb cables are available, including 2 m, 5 m and 50 m optical. Computers with 80 Gb USB4 or Thunderbolt 5 ports work with these cables at 40 Gb.
One year as standard, extended to three years at no charge when you register the device with an iodyne Cloud account. Pro Data SSD modules are replaced free of charge while the device is under warranty, and are designed to be replaced by the user.
About iodyne
iodyne delivers high-performance storage and connectivity for professionals who can’t compromise on speed or reliability.
Built on deep engineering expertise, their solutions combine advanced technologies like Thunderbolt NVMe multipathing, RAID-6 protection and secure encryption to support demanding creative and technical workflows.
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